🎅✨ Sam Fordyce Elementary – Pictures with Santa! ✨🎅
It’s that magical time of year! Santa is coming to Sam Fordyce Elementary, and we’re excited to offer pre-paid photo packages for our students.

📅 Order Due Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
🎄 Photos will be delivered before Winter Break!

📌 Friendly Note: Santa pictures are for students only.
We want to make sure every child gets their special moment with Santa. ❤️

Choose from adorable print packages A, B, C, specialty items D–G, or our new Digital Email Photo (Package M)!
Perfect keepsakes and gifts for the holidays.

💵 Cash or check accepted (payable to Southern Smiles Photography)
📄 Please return the completed order form with payment to school.

Let’s make this holiday season magical for our students! 🎁✨
about 3 hours ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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📣💥 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 💥📣

Check out our Weekly Attendance Report for Nov. 17–21, 2025!
Our Coyotes are showing UP and showing OUT! 🐺✨

🏆 TOP 3 GRADE LEVELS!
🥇 Kinder – 98.21%
🥈 4th Grade – 97.84%
🥉 5th Grade – 97.80%

💬 “When you show up, you LEVEL UP!”

Let’s come back from our Thanksgiving break recharged, refreshed, and ready to HOWL louder than ever! 🌟
Can we crush our 98% campus goal? YES, WE CAN!
@lajoyaisd
about 10 hours ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Weekly Attendance (6)
Free Dress
📣 La Joya ISD families, we want to hear from you!

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.

We invite you to join us for your campus’s upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

❤️ Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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📣 ¡Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!

Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.

Les invitamos a unirse a la próxima reunión de su plantel para conocer más, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.

❤️ Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboración en cada paso del camino.
5 days ago, La Joya ISD
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School actions Meeting sessions
School actions Meeting sessions
La Joya ISD is committed to keeping our community informed about the School Action Recommendations. These proposals aim to strengthen academics and ensure students have access to stronger educational opportunities.

Read the graphic for key details and visit lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions for the full overview.
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La Joya ISD comparte los hechos detrás de las Recomendaciones de Acciones Escolares. Estas propuestas están diseñadas para fortalecer lo académico, reinvertir en los estudiantes y asegurar que cada niño tenga acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.

Revisa el gráfico para ver los detalles clave y visita lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions para ver la información completa.
7 days ago, La Joya ISD
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Here are the key facts about the School Action Recommendations. These are recommendations only and nothing changes in 2025–26 school year. Review the graphics to learn more and stay updated with accurate information.
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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.
9 days ago, La Joya ISD
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Celebrating all the superstar substitutes today! Your patience, kindness, and willingness to jump into anything make a big difference. Thank you for showing up for our students! 🌟📚 @lajoyaisd
10 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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📊 Our Nov. 10–14 Attendance Report is in!
🙌 Big shoutout to 5th, 3rd, and 1st grade for leading the way this week!
🏆 5th Grade took the top spot with outstanding attendance!
📘 Campus Avg: 96.75%
🎯 Let’s keep climbing to 98%, Coyotes!
#SamFordyceStrong #AttendanceMatters @lajoyaisd
14 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Weekly Attendance (4)
Free Dress
📚 Title 1 School Presentation / Presentación de la Escuela Título 1

Join us to learn about / Acompáñenos para aprender sobre:
✨ Title 1 Part A Requirements / Requisitos de la Parte A del Título 1
✨ Supporting Academic Success at Home / Apoyando el Éxito Académico en Casa
✨ Child Find / Early Intervention / Búsqueda de Niños / Intervención Temprana
✨ Questions & Suggestions / Preguntas y Sugerencias

📅 Tuesday / Martes, November 18, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM
📍 Sam Fordyce Elementary – Room 191 / Salón 191

We hope to see you there! / ¡Esperamos verlos pronto! 💙
#Title1 #ParentEngagement #SamFordyceElementary
16 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Title 1 Parent Meeting
Agenda
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🦃 Thanksgiving Luncheon Reminder / Recordatorio del Almuerzo de Acción de Gracias 🦃
All visitors must get a Visitor’s Pass prior to the luncheon for a smooth check-in.
Todos los visitantes deben obtener su Pase de Visitante antes del almuerzo para entrar sin demora.

Arrive early to avoid lines — we can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 🧡
Llegue temprano para evitar filas — ¡Estamos emocionados de celebrar con nuestras familias! 🧡
17 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Family Thanksgiving Luncheon
Accion de Gracias
📣 SHAC Nominations Are Now Open! / ¡Ya Están Abiertas las Nominaciones para SHAC!

La Joya ISD is inviting parents to join the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to help support student and staff wellness.
La Joya ISD invita a los padres a formar parte del Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC) para apoyar el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents Needed / Se Necesitan Padres
Most members must be parents who are not district employees.
La mayoría de los miembros deben ser padres que no trabajen en el distrito.

📝 Apply Online / Solicite en Línea
English & Spanish applications available.
Formularios disponibles en inglés y español.
🔗 Visit the SHAC page on the district website.
Visite la página de SHAC en el sitio web del distrito.
https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/shac-school-health-advisory-council

📅 Deadline / Fecha Límite:
December 2, 2025 / 2 de diciembre de 2025
17 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
LJISD Announcement
🌟 Title 3 Parent Meeting / Reunión de Padres Título 3 🌟
Enhancing Educational Supports for Emergent Bilingual Students
Mejorando el Apoyo Educativo para Estudiantes Bilingües Emergentes 💬📚

📅 November 17, 2025 / 17 de noviembre de 2025
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Central Office Administration / Oficina Central de Administración

✅ Register today! / ¡Regístrese hoy!
A great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together.
Una gran oportunidad para aprender, conectarse y crecer juntos. 💙

#TitleIII #ParentEngagement #EmergentBilinguals #FamiliasComprometidas
19 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Title III Parent Engagement Meeting
Title III Parent Engagement Meeting
📚 Title 1 School Presentation / Presentación de la Escuela Título 1

Join us to learn about / Acompáñenos para aprender sobre:
✨ Title 1 Part A Requirements / Requisitos de la Parte A del Título 1
✨ Supporting Academic Success at Home / Apoyando el Éxito Académico en Casa
✨ Child Find / Early Intervention / Búsqueda de Niños / Intervención Temprana
✨ Questions & Suggestions / Preguntas y Sugerencias

📅 Tuesday / Martes, November 18, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM
📍 Sam Fordyce Elementary – Room 191 / Salón 191

We hope to see you there! / ¡Esperamos verlos pronto! 💙
#Title1 #ParentEngagement #SamFordyceElementary
19 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Title 1 Parent Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
🦃 Thanksgiving Luncheon Reminder / Recordatorio del Almuerzo de Acción de Gracias 🦃
All visitors must get a Visitor’s Pass prior to the luncheon for a smooth check-in.
Todos los visitantes deben obtener su Pase de Visitante antes del almuerzo para entrar sin demora.

Arrive early to avoid lines — we can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 🧡
Llegue temprano para evitar filas — ¡Estamos emocionados de celebrar con nuestras familias! 🧡
20 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Family Thanksgiving Luncheon
Accion de Gracias
🍎🌾 Join us for the Healthy Harvest Fair! 🌟
Caring for Colonia Communities 💚

📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School Gym
🏫 7801 W. 7 Mile Rd., Mission, TX
📅 November 14, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come enjoy health resources, family fun & community spirit! #HealthyHarvest #CommunityStrong
20 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Harvest Fair
Feria Otonal de Salud
Wooohoo! The Attendance Champs for Nov. 3–7 are here! 🎉
🥇 5th Grade: 99.11% 🤩
🥈 2nd Grade: 98.89% 🌟
🥉 1st Grade: 97.39% 👍
👏 BIG cheers to 5th & 2nd Grade for hitting our 98% campus goal!
Campus Avg: 96.25% — We got this, Coyotes! 🐾
💬 “Success begins with showing up!”
Next week… WHO’S TAKING THE CROWN? 👑 @lajoyaisd
21 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE REPORT
FREE DRESS
🦃 Thanksgiving Luncheon Reminder / Recordatorio del Almuerzo de Acción de Gracias 🦃
All visitors must get a Visitor’s Pass prior to the luncheon for a smooth check-in.
Todos los visitantes deben obtener su Pase de Visitante antes del almuerzo para entrar sin demora.

Arrive early to avoid lines — we can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 🧡
Llegue temprano para evitar filas — ¡Estamos emocionados de celebrar con nuestras familias! 🧡
26 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Family Thanksgiving Luncheon
Accion de Gracias

📚🌟 Family Reading Challenge!
Cozy reading spot? ✅
30-Day Reading Log started? ✅
Tissue Box Character design underway? ✅
📸 Now share your pictures with us: https://tinyurl.com/27xxkzav
We can’t wait to see your creativity!

📚✨ ¡No olviden enviar sus fotos aquí!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/27xxkzav
Queremos ver su rincón de lectura, su registro familiar de lectura y su caja de personaje literario. 📸💛

28 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Student/ Family Activities
Tissue Box Tales: Create Your Character!
👏 Attendance Superstars! 👏
For the week of Oct. 27–31, 2025, TWO grade levels hit our 98% goal!
🎯 5th Grade & 1st Grade—you rocked it!!

Let’s keep the momentum going, Sam Fordyce!
We’re aiming for 98% campus-wide—we can do it! 💪✨ @lajoyaisd
28 days ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Weekly Attendance Report
Free Dress up Incentive@

📚 Family Literacy Month is here!
We’re kicking it off with Children’s Book Week and fun dress-up days! 🎉
“A family that reads together, grows together.”
Share your reading moments with us: https://tinyurl.com/27xxkzav
#FamilyLiteracyMonth #ReadTogether

📚 ¡El Mes de la Lectura en Familia ya está aquí!
Lo iniciamos con la Semana del Libro Infantil y divertidos días de vestimenta temática. 🎉
"La familia que lee unida, crece unida."
Comparte tus momentos de lectura con nosotros: https://tinyurl.com/27xxkzav
#MesDeLaLecturaEnFamilia #LeerEnFamilia
@lajoyaisd

about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Children's Book Flyer
Student/ Family Activities
🍎 Food Distribution / Distribución de Comida
📅 Nov. 1, 2025 | 12–2 PM (or while supplies last)
📍 1315 W Main Ave, Alton, TX
🚗 Drive-Thru — 2 families per vehicle
#AltonTX #Community #ApoyoComunitario
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
Food Distribution